Wilmington Feb. 24,1794
Dear James,
I recd.[received] your favor of the 27th ulti [last] & am well pleased at the sentiments expressed - whilst you go on, having your own approbation you have nothing to fear - I flatter myself you will be what I wish but don't be so much flattered as to relax of your application - don't forget to be a Christian, I have said much to you on this head [topic of discourse] & I hope an indelible impression is made -
Tell Mr. Harrison that I shall attend to his request, very soon - I am & have been very much engaged for some time past; being about to establish a Cotton Manufactory at this place - it is an arduous undertaking for an individual; but I hope to accomplish it - I have bought a valuable plantation on B. Wine and have secured a Mill seat [site] where I intend building (the ensuing summer) a Cotton Mill to spin part of the stuff [note: Broom built the first cotton mill at Brandywine in 1795 near Wilmington, DE] -
Your mamma, sisters & brothers are well & so is J.S. Littler - they join with me in love to you -
I expected sir now to receive another letter from you -
I have sold my Mercht.[Merchant] Mill & Plantations in Kent for £25,000 I am improving my other seat there - all this is nothing without economy, industry & the blessing of Heaven - I am building another Mill there -
I am, in haste yours affectionately
Jaco Broom
P.S. when will be your vacation? Your sister Nancy wishes to see you as soon as that shall take place -
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